Category: Assault

Hundreds of Protesters Facing Assault Charges ...

December 21, 2020

The death of George Floyd led to thousands of nationwide protests where protesters were arrested and slapped with serio ...

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Is Addiction Making Your Loved One Dangerous? ...

October 26, 2020

Addiction to psychoactive substances such as drugs and alcohol can increase the threat of violent behaviors due to impai ...

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Assault with a Stun Gun ...

August 19, 2020

Minnesota laws permit the possession and use of stun guns and Tasers for self-defense and protection of private property ...

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What Is the Difference Between Aggravated and Simple Assault in Minnes ...

January 06, 2020

In Minnesota, simple assault is a misdemeanor offense while aggravated assault is a felony. The difference between the t ...

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Campus Sexual Assaults: Will a New Rule Give Students Ground to Have C ...

November 25, 2019

A new rule addressing sexual violence and harassment on college campuses may give accused students legal grounds to get ...

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When Rape Is Reported in Minnesota ...

September 25, 2019

When rape is reported in Minnesota, investigation failures are common. Interviews are often not conducted, investigators ...

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Your Spouse Has the “Privilege” to Remain Silent ...

July 05, 2019

Under spousal privilege laws, one spouse cannot be forced to give evidence or testify against the other spouse in a lega ...

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Was Your Rage Induced by Mental Illness? ...

April 18, 2019

Various types of mental illness are often linked to impulsive, aggressive behaviors that result in violence and criminal ...

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When False Accusations Involve Hate Crimes ...

November 21, 2018

College campuses across the country are experiencing an alarming trend of falsely reported hate crimes, resulting in arr ...

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Do You Understand Your Miranda Rights? [infographic] ...

August 06, 2018

According to psychologists and other experts, people often waive their Miranda Rights because they don’t fully und ...

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